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Chimney Survey in Hurlingham
Not sure what state the chimney stack is in? You can book a chimney survey in Hurlingham and across Greater London, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps in the mortar around the pots
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- A chimney out of line
About our chimney survey in Hurlingham
Redundant chimneys are common, particularly where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. Capping a stack without ventilation can trap moisture and lead to damp inside. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. You get photos of each stack and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at damp patches on chimney breasts and disused chimneys trapping moisture, on shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and chimney breasts.
Many London terraces have a butterfly roof, with two slopes meeting in a central valley gutter that drains to the rear. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Hurlingham has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Hurlingham (SW6, SW18, SW15)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hurlingham
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Hurlingham?
Typically it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
How do I find out if my home in Hurlingham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What do you check on a chimney?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. Inside, we look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft where there’s safe access. You get a written report with photos.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Should a redundant chimney be removed?
A redundant chimney needs looking after like any other. If it’s capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside. Our survey records its condition and how it is capped, so you can plan what to do with it.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Useful tips for Hurlingham property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Find out whether changes to a stack need permission
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
You get the report by email and can pass it to whoever does the work. We use plain English and a photo for each defect so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Unused stacks should be capped in a way that still lets air through. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
What affects the price in Hurlingham
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Roof by roof
Chimney pots and cowls
Pots sit in the flaunching on top of the stack, and cowls or caps sit on the pots. We check that they look secure and undamaged.
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. Cracks are photographed and noted.
What a chimney survey looks like in Hurlingham
Welsh slate on Victorian and Edwardian terraces is a familiar sight across inner London. Behind many of their parapets sit butterfly roofs and valley gutters that cannot be seen from the pavement. Shared chimney stacks, party-wall upstands and lead work come with this kind of house. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Hurlingham has a long history of building, with Fulham Palace about 0.7 miles west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you own a rental within reach of Imperial Wharf station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Sulivan Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Putney Exchange, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Hurlingham is about 2 miles south of Kensington, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Hurlingham, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Greater London.
Postcode districts we cover here for chimney surveys: SW6, SW18 and SW15. Local streets include Buer Road, Ewald Road and Dolby Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find Hurlingham on the A304, so it is easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out chimney surveys in Parsons Green (1 mile north), Walham Green (1 mile north-east), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile east), Sands End (1 mile east) and West Brompton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north-east), Marylebone (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Hurlingham
We work in homes and buildings around Duke of Cumberland pub, Queensmill School and Lady Margaret School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Putney Exchange (0.9 miles south-west) and Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Hurlingham includes Battersea Park Lake and WWT London Wetland Centre.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damp in a chimney breast usually gets worse while the cause is left. It can spoil decoration and plaster. Finding the cause means the right work can be planned. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there is time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Hurlingham
- PI and public liability insurance
- A written report with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, as part of a look at the roof around the stack. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Hurlingham moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- Inside, the chimney breasts and the loft are checked for damp where there is access.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.